Product ID:SUBMERGED ARC FLUX
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-200-1581
MSDS Number: BDJFN

THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC CO.

Emergency Phone: 216-481-8100

Cage: HO076

THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC COMPANY

EUCLID, OH 44117-1199 US

Telephone: 216-481-8100

Cage: HO076

ALPHA-ALUMINA (ALUMINUM OXIDE) (EPA LISTS ONLY FIBROUS

CAS: 1344-28-1

RTECS: BD1200000

Fraction By Weight: 35%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

MAGNESITE(CAS#1309-42-8)

Fraction By Weight: 20%

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/CUM.

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ

CAS: 14808-60-7

RTECS: VV7330000

Fraction By Weight: 10%

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293

CALCIUM FLUORIDE

CAS: 7789-75-5

RTECS: EW1760000

Fraction By Weight: 5%

OSHA PEL 2.5 MG/M3 (F)

ACGIH TLV: 2.5 MG/M3 (F); 8990

ZIRCON (ZIRCONIUM IV,SILICATE)

CAS: 14940-68-2

RTECS: ZH9000000

Fraction By Weight: <5%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3/10 STEL (ZR)

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3/10 STEL (ZR)

Effects of Overexposure:WELDING FUMES CAN RESULT IN DISCOMFORT SUCH AS
DIZZINESS,NAUSEA.IRRITATION OF NOSE,EYES & THROAT.

First Aid:EMPLOY FIRST AID TECHNIQUES RECOMMENDED BY THE AMERICAN RED
CROSS. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,GIVE OXYGEN;IF NOT
BREATHING,EMPLOY CPR;IN CASE OF ELECTRIC SHOCK;TURN OFF POWER &
FOLLOW RECOMMENDED TREAT MENT.

Extinguishing Media:NONE
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WELDING ARC & SPARKS CAN IGNITE
COMBUSTIBLES & FLAMMABLE PRODUCTS.

Spill Release Procedures:NONE

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE

Respiratory Protection:FUME RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE VENTILATION;LOCAL EXHAUST AT THE ARC.
Protective Gloves:WELDER'S GLOVES
Eye Protection:FACE SHIELD W/FILTER LENS
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AS REQUIRED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED 9-23-85. OTHER INGRED INCLUDE:MANGANESE
ALLOYS(7439-96-5),SILICATE BINDER(1344-28-1),MINERAL
SILICATE(1332-58-7),SILICON ALLOYS(8049-17-0),IRON & TITANIUM
OXIDE(13463-67-7).

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:POWDER FORM.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WELDING FUMES & GASES CANNOT BE
CLASSIFIED SIMPLY.

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL. HANDLE &
DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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